San Carlos · Licensed center
Building Kidz School
- Medium center, licensed for 72 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 11 licensing inspections since February 2024.
Fewer than 20 Bay Area centers have had 10 or more licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Mar 10, 20262 citations
“101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (b)(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher... and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, 18 preschool children were present in the Honeybees classrooms with 2 staff (including TA1). LPAs observed TA1 does not have Early Childhood Education units, therefore teacher to child ratio was not met. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.”
CCR 101216.3(b)(1)
“1596.8595(c)(2) ) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of the newly enrolling child copies of any licensing report that the licensee has received during the prior 12-month period that documents any Type A citation....This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, LPAs observed 5 children's records to be missing a signed Acknoweldgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.”
HSC1596.8595(c)(2)
Aug 21, 20251 citation
“WD: 101804: Care for Toddlers within a Licensed Preschool Center: "(b) Licensed child care centers with an optional toddler component shall be subject to the following requirements: (3) The maximum group size..., shall not exceed 12 toddlers." This requirement is not met by evedice by: Based on observation during physical plant inspection, LPA observed there were 13 toddlers with 3 staff in the bathroom area exceeding the maximum group size of 12, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
101804(b)(4)
Jul 21, 20252 citations
“101216.3: Teacher-Child Ratio: (a) "There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance" This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review of video footage, there were instances where the preschool classrooms were more than 12 children with one teacher present by stepping out of the classroom, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216.3(a)
“101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision:(a)"The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs...(1)...Supervision shall include visual observation." This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review of video footage, there were instances where teachers did not have direct visual supervision of children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR101229(a)(1)
Nov 26, 20242 citations
“***THIS IS AN AMENDMENT OF ORIGINAL REPORT DATED 11/26/24*** ***Deficiency has been modified from a TYPE A violation to a TYPE B violation.*** Criminal Record Clearance 101170(e)(2) (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review, and interviews, LPAs found that a staff member, S1, did not have association to the facility during the visit. This posed a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(2)
“(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews, LPAs confirmed that a child was left without supervision in the outdoor play area for approximately four minutes. This posed a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.”
HSC 101229(a)(1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- May 11, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since February 2024 — 7 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101223 Personal Rights (a)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is according the following personal rights…To be free from corporal or unusual punishment… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, a staff member was observed to grab a child, pick the child up and force the child to sit down in a rough, inappropriate manner. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
· January 13, 2026
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 10, 2026
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) · Type B
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (b)(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher... and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, 18 preschool children were present in the Honeybees classrooms with 2 staff (including TA1). LPAs observed TA1 does not have Early Childhood Education units, therefore teacher to child ratio was not met. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Request Denied: Appeal Not Submitted Timely
HSC1596.8595(c)(2) · Type B
1596.8595(c)(2) ) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of the newly enrolling child copies of any licensing report that the licensee has received during the prior 12-month period that documents any Type A citation....This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, LPAs observed 5 children's records to be missing a signed Acknoweldgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Deficiency Dismissed
Jan 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · January 9, 2026
Substantiated · CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A
101223 Personal Rights (a)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is according the following personal rights…To be free from corporal or unusual punishment… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, a staff member was observed to grab a child, pick the child up and force the child to sit down in a rough, inappropriate manner. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Substantiated · CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
***This is an amended report from original report dated 1/13/26.*** 101223 Personal Rights (a)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is according the following personal rights…To be free from corporal or unusual punishment… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, a staff member was observed to grab a child, pick the child up and force the child to sit down in a rough, inappropriate manner. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Request Denied
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 21, 2025
101804(b)(4) · Type B
WD: 101804: Care for Toddlers within a Licensed Preschool Center: "(b) Licensed child care centers with an optional toddler component shall be subject to the following requirements: (3) The maximum group size..., shall not exceed 12 toddlers." This requirement is not met by evedice by: Based on observation during physical plant inspection, LPA observed there were 13 toddlers with 3 staff in the bathroom area exceeding the maximum group size of 12, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Deficiency Dismissed
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 21, 2025
CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B
101216.3: Teacher-Child Ratio: (a) "There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance" This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review of video footage, there were instances where the preschool classrooms were more than 12 children with one teacher present by stepping out of the classroom, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR101229(a)(1) · Type B
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision:(a)"The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs...(1)...Supervision shall include visual observation." This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review of video footage, there were instances where teachers did not have direct visual supervision of children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
May 2025 Complaint 1 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · May 2, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff handled day care child(ren) in a rough manner
Unsubstantiated
- Staff hit day care child
- Lack of supervision resulted in child(ren) sustaining abrasions
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A
101223: Peronal Rights: (a)(3): "The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights...To be free from corporal or unusual punishment..." This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review of video footage there were three separate incidents observed of a child being handled in a rough manner. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Request Denied
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
***This is an amended report from original report dated 7/21/25*** 101223: Peronal Rights: (a)(3): "The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights...To be free from corporal or unusual punishment..." This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review of video footage there were three separate incidents observed of a child being handled in a rough manner. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Request Denied
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 26, 2024
CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type B
***THIS IS AN AMENDMENT OF ORIGINAL REPORT DATED 11/26/24*** ***Deficiency has been modified from a TYPE A violation to a TYPE B violation.*** Criminal Record Clearance 101170(e)(2) (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review, and interviews, LPAs found that a staff member, S1, did not have association to the facility during the visit. This posed a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Request Denied
HSC 101229(a)(1) · Type B
(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews, LPAs confirmed that a child was left without supervision in the outdoor play area for approximately four minutes. This posed a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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Details
- Address
- 1633 Laurel Street
- License
- 414005081, active
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State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 5 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 4 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=4, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=4, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=3. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.